LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:

f it's heartening to see of a bunch of kids fighting for what's right, it's horrifying to see someone not much older determined to exterminate entire races.

Adopting a child is always difficult, and being visually impaired complicates the process. Adopting a child from Russia under those circumstances is a maze of red tape.

After nearly four decades without an execution in Tennessee, there now are two condemned men down to their final legal appeals. But are executions too expensive, morally and economically?

Plus, animal research, Al Gore on the rebound, ad-writing computers, taking time to listen, and more.

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The Cost of Killing [7]
Executions are too expensive, morally and economically.
— Max Maloney, MEMPHIS FLYER
 
Inside the Box [8]
Ad execs replaced by computers? Well, not exactly.
— Jim Hanas, MEMPHIS FLYER
 
Listen [9]
You might be missing something.
— George Shadoui, MEMPHIS FLYER
 
Reconquest, Then and Now [10]
Another "reconquista" is under way.
— Harry Willson, WEEKLY ALIBI
 
Captain Opinion [11]
A poke at free speech.
— Cap'n O, WEEKLY ALIBI
 
No Hands on Deck [12]
Before you build a deck; make sure it's got flashing--or risk broken limbs or worse.
— Walter Jowers, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
LS Is More [13]
2000 Lincoln LS.
— Marc K. Stengel, NASHVILLE SCENE
 

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Hate Thy Neighbor [2]
A white supremacist gets a surprise visit from the supporters of tolerance.
— Ben Winters, NEWCITY CHICAGO
 
To Russia, With Love [3]
Adopting a child from Russia takes planning. Ideally you should start the process several years before your child is born.
— Linda Goodspeed, THE BOSTON PHOENIX
 
Killing Time [4]
Within months, Philip Workman and Robert Coe could become the first to be executed by the state in nearly 40 years. As the fateful day arrives, each man is mounting an appeal that he contends proves his innocence.
— Jeff Woods, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
Cat Research Stirs Controversy [5]
Vanderbilt research with felines angers animal rights activists.
— Matt Pulle, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
Gore Rebounding [6]
Our Al Gore Index shows the veep is bouncing back in the 2000 race.
— Phil Ashford, NASHVILLE SCENE
 

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Mr. Smarty Pants [14]
Our resident know-it-all unearths the latest trivia.
— R.U. Steinberg, AUSTIN CHRONICLE
 
Now What? [15]
Can't get enough news? You're in luck -- more news is created every day. Our Now What? page offers a plethora of recommended links to help keep you living in the present.
— WEEKLY WIRE
 

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